The LROC Narrow Angle Cameras continue to image the Apollo landing sites as the mission progresses. Every time LRO passes overhead, the Sun is at a different position so each image gives a different perspective. Repeat imaging also serves LROC cartographic goals. Since the position of the lunar modules and other pieces of hardware are very accurately known, the LROC team can check the accuracy of the mission-provided ephemeris.

The Apollo 14 astronauts explored the surface of the Moon on February 5th and 6th, 1971, 40 years ago . Much was learned during the Apollo missions, yet most of the history and geology of the Moon remains a mystery.